Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County to hold brewing industry workshop for farmers March 19

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Mar 5, 2014 at 11:17 AM

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold “Growing Hops and Barley For The Brewing Industry” workshop for farmers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19, at the Civil Defense Center, 7220 State Rte 54, Bath.

Staff reports

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold “Growing Hops and Barley For The Brewing Industry” workshop for farmers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19, at the Civil Defense Center, 7220 State Rte 54, Bath.

With the introduction of farm brewery regulations, the demand for locally grown hops and barley is outpacing production. The workshop will explain how and why established farmers might consider diversifying their crop acres. Bill Verbeten of the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crop Team will discuss the essentials of producing a successful malting barley crop, including timing of planting, suitable varieties, fertilization, disease control and timely harvest. Steve Miller, New York State Hops Specialist, will discuss the basic growing practices of hops, including site selection, variety selection, planting and trellising, timely harvest, and preparation for market.

The cost of the workshop is $15 and includes lunch. Registration is required by March 17.

For more information, call 607-664-2300 or email sms64@cornell.edu.

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